BaseCamp WNC

Alright, welcome back to Base Camp WNC! It’s been a while since our last update, but I’ve got hours of footage on my phone that I need to get downloaded while I’m supposed to be resting. Over the next week or so, I’ll be working hard to get a bunch of videos out for you all to watch, comment on, and yes, even for the critics to pick apart. We’re currently tackling a project where we’re pumping spring water up a hill with a lot of flow. This is for a guy who’s setting up an Airbnb and a bunch of glamping campsites. In this video, we’re dealing with a 3-horsepower pump that’s pushing out around 38 gallons per minute, and it’s got some serious hills to climb. I’ll take you along for the ride as we work on this build. We’re just getting started with installing this pump, but I’ll be breaking it down for you, showing the pump, the check valves, and all the fittings involved. The purpose of this setup is to make sure the water is drawn in one end, cools the motor as it passes thro...

Got a new post on the Carolinahomesteadplanner.com site called Part 3 of the spring water install for a camp ground . Read the full post by heading on over here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxdI8qCmFVg

Well, welcome back to Base Camp WNC. It's been a while. I've got hours of footage on my phone that I need to download while I'm supposed to be resting. So, over the next week or so, I'll be trying to get a bunch of videos out to give the gang something to look at and comment on, and give the haters something to pick apart. We’re working on a project where we’re pumping spring water up a hill with quite a bit of flow. This guy's setting up an Airbnb and a bunch of glamping campsites.  I do homestead consulting , so this project was right up my alley. In this piece of pipe is a three-horsepower pump doing about 38 gallons a minute, and he's got some hills to pump it up. I’m going to take you along for the build. We’re starting with the pump, and I’m going to show you everything: the pump itself, all the check valves, and the fittings. The purpose of installing this pump is to draw water through one end, cool the motor as it passes, and then go into the in...

Got a new post on the Carolinahomesteadplanner.com site called Assembling a pressure tank for a deep well pump in a spring water system . Read the full post by heading on over here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8EuuixaqGw

Got a new post on the Carolinahomesteadplanner.com site called Mounting a deep well pump in a spring water storage tank . Read the full post by heading on over here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3HlTBkI-1w

Welcome back to Base Camp WNC, where we're excited to present our latest project: a state-of-the-art rainwater catchment system featuring a first flush system. Join us as we guide you through the intricacies of this innovative setup, designed to collect rainwater, discard the initial runoff, and channel crystal-clear water into your home. Picture this: a 1,550-gallon tank, standing tall at 7 feet 4 inches in diameter, nestled in the perfect spot near your building. We've meticulously prepared the site, laying down fine gravel and using a tamper to create a flawlessly level surface. It's the ideal foundation for our tank, which will soon be the heart of your rainwater collection system. Now, let's talk about gutters. We're thrilled to introduce a new product that outshines our usual stainless steel Gutter Helmets. Imagine long, flat pieces of rigid screen, seamlessly joined to create a smooth, continuous surface. The screen, cleverly tucked into the edges, ...

Progress Update on Our Tiny House Build Welcome back to Base Camp WNC! In our latest update on the tiny house project, we've made significant progress. Since our last update, the plumbing installation is nearly complete. The interior now boasts new paneling, and Carl has been hard at work crafting the cabinets right on site. A designated space for the refrigerator and the stove has been set up, and the sink installation area is ready. In the bathroom, we've installed the drywall and are preparing to mount the fixtures and the toilet. Outside, the electrical infrastructure is coming along, with trenches dug and power lines installed over the past two weeks, connecting us to the main poles. Although wiring isn't fully complete, power has been established at the main box. Our water supply line from the well is in place, and we're finishing the remaining connections. This includes the water and drain lines, which are essential for winterizing the home. The septic ...